Simon is a partner in the fraud and insolvency team at HFW. Simon specialises in commercial and insolvency litigation, often involving allegations of fraud or wrongdoing. Simon has particular expertise in complex contentious insolvency matters, often involving concurrent proceedings in a number of jurisdictions and the recovery of assets based overseas. He advises insolvency practitioners, directors, companies, investors and high net worth individuals on complex cross-border insolvency matters, often involving concurrent proceedings in more than one jurisdiction. He has substantial experience of disputes before the English courts, in addition to litigation and arbitration in key venues around the world.

Simon Jerrum is based in the London office and is also BVI qualified.

Simon is described as "a good strategist and excellent lawyer" (Legal 500 2023), "a truly standout individual in this field" (Legal 500 2022), "exceptionally clever" (Legal 500 2023), and as having "an impressive, in-depth knowledge of insolvency law and practices and has an exceptional ability to think strategically and provide pragmatic, effective and cost-efficient solutions" (Legal 500 2022). He is listed as an "Up and Coming" lawyer for Fraud: Civil in Chambers and Partners, and as a "Future Leader" in Who’s Who Legal for Litigation.

Simon regularly writes and speaks on hot topics in the insolvency market and has been cited in Sealy & Milman's annotated guide to the insolvency legislation. He is the contributor of the UK section to GAR's know-how litigation publication.

Simon is a member of HFW's Funding Committee and regularly deals with funded cases and advises on how best to finance disputes.

Simon is a solicitor advocate qualified in England and Wales. He is a member of the Insolvency Lawyers' Association, the Association of Business Recovery Professionals (R3) and INSOL.